Regional Anesthesia

  • Elliot J. Krane
  • Artee Gandhi
  • R. J. Ramamurthi
Chapter

Abstract

This chapter identifi es the role of regional anesthesia in pediatric pain management, not only for postoperative pain control, but also as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool for chronic pain conditions. The pharmacology of commonly used local anesthetics and adjuvant medications is described with explanations of pediatric physiology, dosing regimens, and toxicity. Various types of nerve blocks with their anatomical descriptions and specifi c indications are outlined, with reference to regional anesthesia textbooks for further details. By reviewing this chapter, the primary care physician should be able to identify the indications for regional anesthesia, the medications employed, and their function in the management of pediatric pain conditions.

Key words

Pain child regional anesthesia nerve block local anesthetic 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Elliot J. Krane
    • 1
  • Artee Gandhi
    • 2
  • R. J. Ramamurthi
    • 3
  1. 1.Pediatric Pain Management CenterStanford University School of Medicine,, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at StanfordPalo Alto
  2. 2.Anesthesia and Pain ManagementSt. Joseph Medical CenterKansas City
  3. 3.Stanford University School of MedicinePalo Alto

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